THINK SMALL AND SAVE BIG
Koreans lead the way but check the ute deals, too
HYUNDAI
Hyundai is advertising slick discounts on its range of SUVs. The base Hyundai Kona Go can be had for $25,990 drive-away with a further $1000 bonus taking it down to $24,990, which adds up to a saving of more than $2000. The bigger Tucson Active X is even better value with the 2020 model year significantly discounted. The diesel powered version is more than $5000 cheaper at $38,990 drive-away. If you want further savings look at a 2019 plated model priced at $38,290, also with a further run-out bonus of $1000.
KIA
Hyundai’s sister brand Kia has sharp savings on its small cars. An automatic Cerato S costs $21,990 drive-away, which is about $5500 cheaper than usual. There are significant savings on the whole Cerato range. A base Rio hatch in manual guise is priced from $16,990 drive-away, a saving of more than $3000. Switching to an auto version will add a $1000.
FORD
Ford still has some 2018-plated Ford Ranger XLTs in stock and appears highly motivated to get them off its books. The Blue Oval has a manual XLT dual-cab advertised for $49,990 drive-away, which is about $12,000 off the price of this year’s version. Ford is further sweetening the deal with a 2.9 per cent finance. Ford’s seven-seat Everest SUV has had prices slashed. A 2019 four-wheel drive Trend with a 3.2-litre diesel can be had for $60,990 drive-away, about $4000 off. Ford is also throwing in five years’ free scheduled servicing, valued at about $2500.
TOYOTA
A base version of the all-wheel drive Toyota Kluger family SUV can be had for $48,990 drive-away. This is more than $4000 off the regular price. There are similar deals on all the four-wheel drive Kluger versions. The Japanese brand is also looking to shift some 2018 plated Corollas by offering a 2.9 per cent comparison rate on some petrol and hybrid versions.
HOLDEN
There is good value to be found on an automatic 2019 Holden Colorado 4x4 LTZ dual-cab ute with the red lion brand cutting the price by more than $7000 to $49,990 driveaway. The deal includes three years’ free servicing, valued at more than $1000. Holden still has some 2018-plated Astra hatches that represent sharp value. An RS hatch can be had for $25,990 drive-away, which is more than $4500 off the full price.
VOLKSWAGEN
The German maker has slashed the price of its base Trendline Golf hatch. Buyers can expect to pay $24,990 drive-away for a manual, or about $4000 off. Auto adds $2000. VW is even discounting its popular Golf GTI hot hatch, which is going for $47,990 drive-away instead of the usual $51,155.